Chief Product Owner for Medicaid Data (Director II)

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) seeks a high-level Director II, Chief Product Owner for Medicaid Data to drive data strategy and governance for the Medicaid program. You will own data product strategy, align modernization efforts, and ensure data assets are trusted and governed across lifecycle.

The role reports to the Medicaid Technology Modernization leadership and requires senior leadership capabilities to coordinate across MCS, policy, and technology teams while meeting regulatory and

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance and product ownership for large-scale health programs.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate policy into data products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the data strategy for Medicaid Data within HHSC.
• Establish governance and ownership framework for data assets.
• Collaborate with MCS and modernization teams to align priorities.

Job description

Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Chief Product Owner for Medicaid Data (Director II) Job Title: Director II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Modernize MES EI4 89R 90/10 Posting Number: 21125 Closing Date: 10/08/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $10,950.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27 Shift: Day Additional Shift Telework: Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 97E0,SEI15

Brief Job Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) division seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Director II, Chief Product Owner (CPO) for Medicaid Data. Reporting to the MCS Director of Medicaid Technology Modernization within the MCS Operations department, this role serves as the single point of accountability for Medicaid and CHIP data as a strategic enterprise asset.

The CPO for Medicaid Data is responsible for establishing and leading MCS data strategy, governance, and product ownership framework that supports Medicaid modernization and long-term transformation. This role ensures Medicaid and CHIP data is trusted, secured, governed, and fit for purpose across its full lifecycle and aligns with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term transformation goals.